Gear Review

The book was written by some of the first people to complete the Pacific Crest Trail during winter. I was intrigued. I had never really considered backpacking in winter, let alone a full expedition. I had to see what this book was about. I was immediately impressed. This book contains a wealth of knowledge; more than I could find on any google search. The Author’s experience really shows. This book covers everything you need to know about winter travel, and a lot of things you didn’t think you needed to know

Klymit has been coming out with some pretty cool gear in the last few years. Their sleeping pads are becoming some of the lightest and most affordable options on the market. In this post I am going to provide you with klymit sleeping pad reviews of several of their top sellers.

The Klymit Inertia X Frame offers a unique take on ultralight sleeping pads. In order to save weight, the engineers at Klymit HQ have been studying the human body to discover which parts of the pad are necessary. The inertia X Frame’s minimalist design has removed most of the padding, leaving only the essential areas to support your body.

The Trangia alcohol stove is a classic. First sold in 1925, this Swedish alcohol stove is still one of the top selling stoves on the market. The stove is lightweight, durable and easy to operate. This was the first stove I had in my arsenal and I still use it today.